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Is the pottery still open? Find out the latest goss in this post about Sam’s new mahi at Kahungungu ki Wairarapa…
Sam’s first public sculpture in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a huge milestone for this Wairarapa based ceramist, sculptor and potter. Follow the journey over on our blog.
In this video Sam show’s behind the scenes how he makes his longfin tuna ceramic sculptures. Laying down a ceramic eel takes around an hour and is the first part of the process.
After many requests over the years we have finally got ourselves organised to host lessons on the wheel!
Throwing on the wheel is a great creative outlet that allows you to escape the worries of everyday life and shift your focus toward whatever you are creating…
The story of Sam's introduction to the NZ Giant Kōkopu and how he was able to make a mold from a REAL fish!
Nau mai hoki mai ki te whare uku!
We are back in business. Āe, the whare uku (pottery) is up and running again and Sam is creating all kinds of goodness out there!
In 2020 Sam had the privilege of participating in Mokomoko, a Matuaranga Māori inspired environmental education programme led by local educator Jo Potangaroa. In 2021, Jo resigned and Sam took on his position as part-time educator alongside his sculptural work in the pottery.
A retrospective gathering of the best images from Sam’s 2019 exhibition WAI - Manga Maha, Awa Kotahi | One River, Many Streams which seeks to reconnect the Wairarapa community with its waterways and wetlands and advocates for the rivers of our region through art.